Editions

We can still improve - Guardiola

Pep Guardiola believes there is still plenty of room for improvement from Bayern Munich after their 1-0 win at Hertha Berlin on Saturday.

Share

Written ByTom Coleman

height="148">

Arjen Robben's stunning goal 27 minutes in was enough for the
Bundesliga champions to claim all three points at the
Olympiastadion and move them 10 points clear at the top of the
table.

Bayern controlled the game in typical fashion before half-time,
but were made to work hard to keep hold of their lead by a spirited
Hertha display after the break.

Guardiola admitted his team were below their usual standards in
the second half, and attributed their drop in intensity to the
exertions of playing most of last Wednesday's UEFA Champions League
defeat at Manchester City with 10 men.

The Spaniard commented: "We played well in the first half, but
in the second half we lacked our style, our way of playing.

"It's always dangerous when you're only 1-0 up, and Hertha are
quick on the break.

"After 70 minutes with only 10 men in Manchester my players may
have been a little tired. I'm happy with the first half, but we can
do better than in the second."

Match-winner Robben, meanwhile, added that the only thing that
mattered for Bayern was the victory.

"Sometimes you just have to accept a 1-0 win. We can't always
play top football," said the Dutchman.